Appointments may be made from this process within a 12 month period to similar positions.

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is a Statutory Authority and is responsible for managing commercial operations in Western Australia’s native forest and plantation estate. The FPC supplies forest products to local processing industries and export markets. The FPC also provides advice to, and develops policy for, government on issues relating to forest management, products and services.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON 21ST OF MAY 2018

Job Description

The Director of Finance is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and management of the corporate financial portfolio, activities and focus. You will deliver strategic advice, direction, policy, reporting and modelling to inform strategic planning and decision making, As well as managing the delivery of corporate financial advice, analysis and reporting.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential:

Tertiary qualifications in a finance related discipline and membership of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Australian Society of CPAs, or equivalent

Sound knowledge and experience in the delivery of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) responsibilities.

Extensive experience in the management of a complex finance function including the preparation and presentation of periodic interpretive financial reporting.

Substantial experience in complex financial analysis and modelling of current operations, business cases and potential future scenarios.

Extensive experience in managing strategic finance projects and policies, and coordination of high-level outcomes and requirements.

Extensive experience in developing strategy at an organisational level with a strong understanding of the external environment.

Extensive leadership and management experience (people, financial and operational) in a commercial environment with a proven track record in managing change, meeting strategic objectives and achieving results.

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a National Police Certificate issued within a month, prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required.

Applicants are required to apply online and submit:

CV that clearly details your relevant experience and demonstrates how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description form.

Covering letter of no more than 4 pages which outlines your relevant skills and what you can bring to this role.

Contact details of two recent referees.

To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Substantive Equality Statement

The Forest Products Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.